Ely Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 marked a period of relative stability for Ely’s crime profile, with a total of 110 crimes reported across the built-up area. The overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents placed the area 49.4% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing and the town’s demographic characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 27.3% of all incidents, though this rate remained 59% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 20.0% of total crimes, and also lagged significantly behind national trends. Public order offences, while less common (15.5% of total crimes), saw a dramatic increase of 325% compared to the previous month, a shift that may be tied to the start of summer and increased outdoor activity. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the early onset of tourism in nearby rural areas—likely influenced these patterns. Ely’s low burglary and vehicle crime rates (0.2 per 1,000 each) further highlight its distinct profile compared to larger urban centres, where such offences are more prevalent. This data reinforces the town’s reputation as a safe, low-crime environment, even as localized spikes in specific categories require attention.

The most striking change in June was a 325% increase in public order offences, rising from 4 to 17 incidents. This surge, while significant, remains below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Concurrently, theft from the person and other theft each doubled, suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns possibly linked to seasonal factors or local events. Conversely, burglary and possession of weapons both fell sharply—by 85.7% and 50% respectively—reinforcing Ely’s overall safety profile. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (27.3% of total crimes), remained 59% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also stayed lower than the UK rate, at 39% below. These figures highlight the town’s resilience against violent crime, even as public order issues rose, possibly reflecting increased community activity during the summer months.

Ely’s crime rate in June 2023 remained stable compared to May, with a -1.8% decrease from 4.4 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This minor fluctuation suggests consistent policing or community engagement efforts. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of four crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the town’s small population and relatively low-risk environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 233 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in Ely. This aligns with the area’s status as a largely residential and historic town with limited commercial density, which may naturally reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Ely’s crime profile is far removed from the UK average, with its residents experiencing significantly fewer incidents per capita.